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In the days that followed, the Qingyun Sect was bustling with activity again, a sight that had been absent for a long time.

Every morning, Shi Tie, shirtless, would carry a thick ironwood beam and hammer it on the roof of the main hall, his sweat glistening in the sunlight.

His strength was astonishing, and with Shen Mo's guidance (combining modern architectural knowledge with basic formations), the repairs progressed quite quickly.

The roof, which was originally riddled with holes, was gradually covered with sturdy new beams and blue tiles. Although it was still simple, it was finally able to shelter from the wind and rain.

Su Xiao spent almost all her time in the herb garden and the makeshift alchemy room.

She first took A Yuan and carefully planted the shimmering grass and several common herb seeds that Shen Mo had brought back in the medicinal garden she had cultivated next to the Spirit Eye, watering them with spiritual spring water every day.

Then, she began to study "A Beginner's Guide to Herbs" and "The Art of Qi Induction" day and night, and when she encountered something she didn't understand, she would ask Shen Mo for help.

Shen Mo subtly imparted to her the logical thinking and systematic learning methods he had learned in his previous life.

Su Xiao was exceptionally intelligent and made rapid progress. Soon after, she began to try to refine the most basic "Bigu Pill" by carefully lighting a small fire with the most common medicinal herbs, following the instructions on the jade slip.

Although she failed repeatedly at first, with the alchemy furnace filled with either burnt residue or dregs, she was not discouraged. After each failure, she would carefully analyze the situation, and her eyes became more focused and bright.

A-Yuan, like a happy little butterfly, followed Su Xiao around, helping to take care of the herbs and identify the medicinal materials.

Nourished by the abundant spiritual energy of her spiritual eye, her complexion improved, and occasionally, when she meditated, she could even generate a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy around her, clearly demonstrating her remarkable talent.

Shen Mo himself was in charge of the central command, guiding his disciples during the day and cultivating with all his might at night using his spiritual eye. He also devoted himself to studying the array details rewarded by the system, comparing them with the modern knowledge in his mind, and began to strengthen and improve the sect's array to make it more concealed and defensive.

Although the entire Qingyun Mountain is still dilapidated, it is filled with a vibrant energy of striving upwards and full of hope.

On this day, Shen Mo was deducing a node for reinforcing a formation next to his spiritual eye when Su Xiao ran over excitedly, holding several round, grayish-white pills that emitted a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Sect Leader! Look! I... I think I've succeeded!" Su Xiao's voice trembled with excitement.

Shen Mo looked at the pills, then at the determined-looking girl before him, whose demeanor had subtly transformed. He felt a surge of satisfaction and nodded approvingly.

"Not bad! The control of the heat has improved, and the fusion of the medicinal herbs is beginning to take shape. Given time, it will surely achieve great success."

Upon receiving the approval of his senior brother, the sect leader, Su Xiao smiled brightly, like a lotus blooming after the rain.

As evening fell, Shen Mo stood at the entrance of the newly renovated main hall, gazing at the golden sunset in the distance.

Inside the hall, Shi Tie was practicing body-refining techniques with loud shouts; by the herb garden, A Yuan was whispering to the spiritual herbs; inside the alchemy room, Su Xiao's figure was calm and focused under the glow of the furnace fire.

A vibrant picture, where the traditions of Taoism are beginning to emerge, unfolds before our eyes.

"System," Shen Mo silently recited in his mind, "Assess the current status of the sect."

[Sect: Qingyun Sect]

[Status: Initially stable, in the construction and development phase]

[Spiritual Environment: Excellent (Miniature Spiritual Vein Node Activated)]

Infrastructure: Extremely poor (under renovation)

[Disciple Status: Extremely high loyalty, potential initially discovered]

Resource reserves: Extremely low (requires continuous acquisition)

[External Environment: Moderate level of attention, moderate level of threat]

[Overall Assessment: The spark has been ignited, the foundation has been laid, but the task ahead is arduous and the road is long.]

......

The night was as dark as ink, quietly staining Qingyun Mountain.

The bustling noise of the daytime has subsided, leaving only the faint murmur of the mountain breeze brushing against the green tiles of the newly built temple roof, and the soft rustling of the medicinal herbs swaying in the wind in the herb garden on the back mountain.

The Spirit Eye has been revived for over ten months, and the vitality and busyness it has brought have filled almost every corner of this dilapidated mountain gate.

Shen Mo stood alone at the entrance of the nearly half-repaired main hall, his hands behind his back, gazing at the scene before him.

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the much-smoothed plaza and the now-wind-free palace walls, casting a hazy yet vibrant glow.

In the distance, one could vaguely see Shi Tie still polishing a newly replaced door hinge by the moonlight.

In the side hall, a candle flickered, and Su Xiao was still calculating the day's supplies under the lamplight.

Even the youngest, A-Yuan, carried a small lantern and carefully checked the growth of the luminous grass by the herb garden.

A scene of prosperity and flourishing.

However, Shen Mo's brows furrowed slightly.

The Spirit Eye has been restored, the sect is being rebuilt, and everything is in need of revitalization. But all of this can only be supported by these four people.

No, to be precise, it's three and a half. As the sect leader himself, his cultivation level was low, and he couldn't be of much help with many physical and delicate tasks. He relied more on his "mouth" and his knowledge from another world to get by.

"We still don't have enough manpower." Shen Mo sighed inwardly, a sense of urgency rising within him.

The threat from Black Wind Stronghold is like a sword hanging over our heads. Although the leader of Black Wind Stronghold has temporarily retreated, the hidden danger has not disappeared.

The number of prying eyes in the market is increasing daily. With such limited resources and manpower, if any major storm were to strike, the sect would likely be overthrown and its members scattered in an instant.

And there's that debt of over a thousand spirit stones...

He turned around and slowly walked towards the location of the Spirit Eye on the back mountain.

The small valley where the Spirit Eye is located is now a forbidden area of ​​the sect. After some simple arrangements, the spiritual energy here has become even more abundant, making it a refreshing place to breathe.

The gushing, milky-white spring water shimmered with a dreamlike glow under the moonlight.

Shen Mo sat down on the smooth blue stone by the spring, feeling the pure spiritual energy nourishing his weary soul.

It's time to make a change.

He pondered for a moment, then called upon his three junior brothers and sisters who were busy at work.

In just a short while, the sound of footsteps grew louder and louder.

The first to arrive was Shi Tie. He strode over, still smelling of sawdust and sweat, his dark face showing a hint of confusion: "Sect Leader, you called me?"

His loud voice broke the tranquility of the valley.

Immediately after, Su Xiao also came quickly, carrying a lantern. The candlelight illuminated her delicate but weary face, and she asked in her eyes, "Sect Leader, is there something urgent?"

With her keen observation, she sensed that Shen Mo must have something important to discuss when he summoned them.

Finally, A-Yuan arrived, running over, slightly out of breath, her small hands tightly clutching the hem of her clothes, and she called out timidly, "Sect Leader Brother..."

Looking at the three people who quickly assembled in front of him, Shen Mo felt a warmth in his heart. This was his most core and most valuable team.

He pointed to several other flat stones by the spring: "Sit down, everyone."

The three sat down as instructed, their eyes fixed on Shen Mo, awaiting his next words. Only the murmuring of the flowing spring and the faint chirping of insects in the distance remained in the valley.

Shen Mo did not speak immediately, but slowly swept his gaze over the three of them, taking in their exhaustion and perseverance.

After a long pause, he finally spoke in a deep voice, his voice exceptionally clear in the quiet night:

"I called you here to discuss the future of my Qingyun Sect."

He paused, then continued, "The spiritual eye has been restored, and the sect has been rebuilt. Everything seems to be going well. But you should also realize that it is already difficult for the four of us to maintain the current situation. To think that we can glorify the sect and restore the glory of our founder is nothing short of a pipe dream."

Shi Tie scratched his head and replied in a simple voice, "Sect Leader, I'm not afraid of being tired! I can handle any amount of work!"

Su Xiao seemed to be deep in thought, and said softly, "What the sect leader said is absolutely right. Right now, just the daily repairs, the management of the herb garden, the procurement of supplies, and the cultivation of techniques are already keeping us extremely busy."

"If this continues, it may hinder our spiritual practice and make it difficult to cope with unexpected changes."

She saw further ahead and considered a deeper crisis.